National Military Appreciation Month (NMAM) is celebrated every May and is a declaration that encourages U.S. citizens to observe the month in a symbol of unity. May is characterized by six national observances highlighting the contributions of those who have served. MAY 1: LOYALTY DAY MAY 5 — 11: PUBLIC SERVICE RECOGNITION WEEK MAY 8: VICTORY IN EUROPE DAY AKA V-E DAY OR VE DAY MAY 10: MILITARY SPOUSE APPRECIATION DAY MAY 18: ARMED FORCES DAY MAY 27: MEMORIAL DAY WAYS TO SUPPORT OUR MILITARY & VETERANS ★ Display the American Flag at your home ★ Send a care package to a soldier ★ Encourage elected officials at all levels to recognize our military and veterans ★ See someone in uniform or know a veteran? Thank them for their service or surprise them with a coffee, dessert or drink ★ Donate to a veteran or military charity ★ Reach out to a veteran or military family in need PATRIOTIC BOWS Celebrate your patriotism by purchasing red, white & blue bows from the LAVA Auxiliary to decorate your mailboxes and golf carts. Call Lynne Abbott at 518- 729-0400 or Chris Graves at 863-514-5368 to purchase. 4TH ANNUAL ARMED FORCES DAY GOLF TOURNAMENT The Lake Ashton Veterans Association (LAVA) is sponsoring the 4th Annual Armed Forces Day Golf Tournament on SATURDAY, MAY 18. The tournament Is a scramble format, and open to all residents and guests regardless of if they have served in the military. Make your own team - all men, all ladies, or a combination. All members of a team do not have to identify with the same service. If you do not have a team, the Pro Shop will put one together for you. The cost is $40 for members and $50 for guests. The price includes your entry and lunch following the event. Proceeds will be used to fund LAVA activities and charitable donations throughout the year. Past years have seen the chapter support a scholarship program for Junior ROTC cadets at Winter Haven and Lake Wales High Schools, Freedom Flights to Washington DC, “Wreaths Across America,” local veterans’ charities, “Last Mission,” “K9s for Vets” and packages to deployed service members. Additionally, these funds support Lake Ashton programs such as expansion/ maintenance of the Memorial Park, flags on the boulevard program, and annual ceremonies on Memorial Day, Veterans Day, and Independence Day. Join us to honor our country and veterans. Sign up at the Pro Shop beginning May 1. OPERATION SHOW OUR COLORS The weekend of MAY 25 — 27 is “Operation Show Our Colors,” when residents are encouraged to line their property with U.S. Flags. In addition, the LA Veterans Association will line community entrances and the HFC and Clubhouse with flags. Let us all do our best to show our love of this country and our veterans. CEREMONY AT THE VETERANS MEMORIAL Everyone is invited to gather at the Veterans Memorial by the Clubhouse at 9 AM ON MONDAY, MAY 27 for a remembrance ceremony facilitated by the Lake Ashton Veterans Association (LAVA).
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